JPMorgan Rising

JPMorgan came out of the banking crisis stronger, but shares haven’t caught up. They could rise 30% in a year, not including the 2.9% yield.

After five years of leading JPMorgan Chase through epic regulatory struggles and legal settlements, Jamie Dimon has cemented his position as the world’s top banker. As other big banks floundered in the wake of the financial crisis, he used JPMorgan’s strong financial position to push to the fore in investment banking, credit cards, and asset management. And with some $2.6 trillion in assets, JPMorgan is the country’s largest bank.

The bank’s strengths should soon become visible in earnings, which could climb to $24...